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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Bohemian Black

HGSW6988 · #3B373C · LRV ~4

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Bohemian Black (~100% proximity)

Bohemian Black (HGSW6988) is a cool black from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Bohemian Black (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Bohemian Black in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

4 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

HGSW6988

HEX

#3B373C

RGB

59, 55, 60

HSL

288°, 4%, 23%

Family

Blacks

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Bohemian Black FAQ

What undertone does Bohemian Black have?

Bohemian Black is a cool black with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Bohemian Black?

Bohemian Black has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Bohemian Black in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Bohemian Black (SW 6988), ~100% proximity; Valspar: Black Currant (8004-1G), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Carbon Copy (2117-10), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~93% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~91% proximity; Behr: Carbon (N520-7), ~91% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Bohemian Black?

The HEX code of Bohemian Black (HGSW6988) is #3B373C, RGB 59, 55, 60. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.